The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting and reversing nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein ageing). Accordingly, compositions are disclosed which comprise substituted imidazolium compounds capable of inhibiting the formation of, as well as reversing already formed, advanced glycosylation end products of target proteins. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein ageing can be treated.
本发明涉及用于抑制和逆转非酶交联(蛋白老化)的组合物和方法。因此,揭示了包括替代
咪唑化合物的组合物,能够抑制目标蛋白质的高级糖基化终产物的形成,并逆转已经形成的高级糖基化终产物。该方法包括将目标蛋白质与该组合物接触。该发明可预见在工业和治疗应用中得到应用,因为可以治疗食物腐败和动物蛋白质老化。